Gillin's Beach, Koloa

4.0

#7 of 8 in Beaches in Koloa

Beach · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park

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3.5

By JDSoui

The fact this beach is a bit of a challenge to find makes it so appealing. The beach is isolated and with few people. The is an elevated point to the west offering a great view of the beach and...

The fact this beach is a bit of a challenge to find makes it so appealing. The beach is isolated and with few people. The is an elevated point to the west offering a great view of the beach and... more »
By Vincent S

I did have trouble finding this beach. There is a road that leads to a small lot, but I could not find it. My GPS took me to a dirt road where a trucker said that road lead to a gated road. He...

I did have trouble finding this beach. There is a road that leads to a small lot, but I could not find it. My GPS took me to a dirt road where a trucker said that road lead to a gated road. He... more »

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By Aubrey Behrends

This is one of my favorite beaches on Kauai, secluded, not a lot of people visit it because it requires a drive along an unfinished dirt road full of pot holes. The way Google maps tells you to go is not accurate. You need to go past the Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa golf course and turn left at the fork in the road. To the right takes you to CMJ Country Stables. To the left & access to Gillin Beach & Makauwahi Caves, you will have to hike down a dirt/sand path. The rocks can get slippery when wet & watch for twigs in the sand path. I suggest close toed shoes until you reach the beach & then switch shoes.

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By Baron Clement

By far the best beach on the island. Mix of tourist and locals but definitely low-key environment. The people that come by on horses are not the nicest so maybe stick to your own.

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